Crossbow integrated grip guard
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- US ยท United States
- Patent Type
- Applications(United States)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- HUNTERS MFG CO INC
- Publication Date
- 2015-08-06
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Abstract
Description
BACKGROUND
[0001] A. Field of the Invention
[0002] This invention generally relates to methods and apparatuses related to crossbows and more specifically to methods and apparatuses related to dampening the vibrations between a crossbow's stock and barrel.
[0003] B. Description of Related Art
[0004] Crossbows have been used for many years as a weapon for hunting, fishing, and for target shooting. Significant development of the crossbow has occurred to increase the force with which an arrow is shot, increase shooting accuracy, and to make the crossbow safer. In general, a crossbow includes a bow assembly and a trigger mechanism both mounted to a main beam. The main beam generally includes a stock, which the user holds when carrying and shooting the crossbow, and a barrel that is supported to the stock. A trigger mechanism, also supported to the main beam, holds the bowstring of the bow assembly in a drawn or cocked condition and can thereafter be operated to release the bowstring out of the u...